Pro Kabaddi 2018, U Mumba vs UP Yoddha: U Mumba Beat UP Yoddha 41-24

The match is over and it is U Mumba who have emerged winners over UP Yoddha. The scoreline of 41-24 does speak to just how dominant the win was. 

UP Yoddhas are desperate for points right now and that desperation is leading to them making basic mistakes on the raid, which U Mumba are then punishing them for. 23-39 is the scoreline. 

U Mumba are now resorting to tactics to run the clock down. But as soon as the Yoddha go on the raid they get a defensive point. Excellent strategy, this. 

An all out sees U Mumba race to a stunning 21-36 lead. Amazing stuff from the home side who all but have the win in the bag at this point. 

Timeout has been taken with 5:22 on the clock. It is currently U Mumba who are in a commanding position, leading UP Yoddha 29-21. 

U Mumba get two points for a super tackle and now lead 27-19. The game is running away from the Yoddhas at this point. 

U Mumba have raced away to a 25-16 lead now and look in total control with nearly half of the second half done. Can they maintain this momentum and get the win? We shall see. 

It's been a tight start to proceedings in the second half and U Mumba continue to maintain a narrow 18-15 lead. 

The second half is underway. Can these two sides produce another thrilling 20 minutes of action? We shall see. 

It is half time and the U Mumba lead UP Yoddha 15-14 after a late flurry of points saw the home side take the lead. It's not been the best half for Mumba but they sprang to life at the end of the half and will need to carry this momentum into the second half to stand any chance of winning the game. 

We're approaching the end stages of the first half and things do not look good for the home team. They are trailing 9-13 and the Yoddha at this point have momentum on their side. 

Some good defensive work sees the Yoddha retain a slim 3 point lead with 7 minutes to go in the first half. Should they go into the half with the lead it will set them up nicely in the second half. 

We are halfway through the first half here and this has been a thrilling game of kabaddi. It's been a back and forth affair and currently the away team lead 9-7 thanks to a super tackle! 

This has been a tight game thereafter. From being 3-1 down the Yoddha have brought the game up to 4-4 with 7 minutes played. 

It is an exciting start to the game. The away side get the first point on raid but Yoddha hit back almost immediately and take the lead by two points. 

And the match has begun! U Mumba to make the first raid. 

The match will get underway soon. The first match of the day saw Telugu Titans beat Puneri Paltan 28-25 in a tightly-contested match. 

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Pro Kabaddi 2018 match between U Mumba and UP Yoddha.